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Nancy asked in HealthAlternative Medicine · 9 years ago

Safe dietary supplements?

So I'm thinking about possibly adding a supplement to my diet. I'm not "fat" or anything but my new job requires that I sit A LOT and I'm starting to put on some weight. I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for safe supplements? I've heard a great deal about Sensa and some type of Slimquick drink. But does anyone have anything else to suggest? I'm really hoping their's an all natural supplement.

And yes I do eat healthy. I have salads almost every night at dinner and 90% of the time for lunch and I exercise for an hour every day (thats getting cut down to 30mins now)

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  • 9 years ago
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    You may want to consider the following supplements:

    Fiber

    Omega-3-Fatty Acids

    Cocoa powder

    Whole food supplements

    Vitamin-D

    I consider these the safest supplements to start taking. Each one has solid research backing them and are safe even in high amounts. I have the references and explanations as to why I picked each one on my little blog post here:

    http://www.brainlings.com/2011/11/mr-supplements/

    Hope that helps!

  • Anonymous
    9 years ago

    Getting your nutrition from food is always the best way to go. If you find you're gaining weight with your new job then do some portion control and cut back on the amount of food you're eating. Lots of those weight loss products aren't actually that good for you when you start to investigate the ingredients. If you're worried about getting all the nutrients you need after cutting back to smaller portions, take a multivitamin.

    If there's ever a chance to get up at work and take a walk during your breaks, that might make you feel better! Just to get moving a bit.

  • 9 years ago

    Pretty much all weight loss products ephedra, bitter orange, caffeine may spike blood pressure and result in insomnia for very small weight reductions. Not worth it. Orlistat (Alli) is safe to take long term but is expensive and again results in modest weight (loss 2-3 lbs over 90 days when compared to diet alone). There is no substitute for smart eating and at least 30 min of physical activity 4-5 times a week.

  • 9 years ago

    I've heard very bad things about sensa but i have never tried it. Slimquick pills work GREAT they work naturally with your body.

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